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Tuition and Fees

Tuition and Fee General Information

A great investment and a great value.

Paying for college is a big financial commitment. At Ohio State, the credentials you earn will be from one of the top public universities in the country and earning your credential online makes it a great value as well as a great investment in your future.

Tuition varies by program and the number of credits you’re enrolled in. Find tuition rates on the registrar’s website. No matter if you are an in-state or out-of-state student, all United States residents and graduate students (international or U.S. residents) enrolled in our distance education courses pay in-state tuition rates. You’ll pay an additional $100 (Ohio residents) or $105 (non-residents) distance fee per term and any program-specific fees. International undergraduate students will also be assessed a $500 fee per term. Graduate international students will not be charged this fee. Site-based fees, such as the recreational fee and COTA bus service, do not apply to distance students.

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Program-Specific Tuition and Fee Information

To help you gather an estimate of the total costs, select your program from the drop-down menu below.

Note that other fees may apply for dropped courses, late payments, re-enrollments, student health insurance, etc. Additionally, programs that require internship, practicum, clinical, orientations, study abroad, or other on-site components may have additional fees and non-resident charges during the applicable semester. For full fee information visit the registrar’s website. To explore Financial Aid options and information visit the Student Financial Aid website.

The table below estimates a total cost for the completion of the degree program, including both university and program-specific fees.

Estimates are based upon the Master of Learning Technologies program, which is 30 credits in length, which can be completed in five semesters (roughly 2 years). Estimates below are based on completion of 30 credits in four semesters (less than two years/2-3 courses per semester) or eight semesters (less than 4 years/1-2 courses per semester). Actual costs and length of time will vary. For more information on the courses and curriculum visit the department’s page. You might also reference the Total Cost Calculation Guidefor help in making your own calculations based on your own degree completion plan.

University Cost Estimates

Fee

Cost

Total Cost (4 semesters)

Total Cost (8 semesters)

Application Fee*Ohio State alumni qualify for an application fee waiver. Visit online.osu.edu/alumni for more information.

$60

$60

$60

Distance Learning Fee

$100/semester

$400

$800

Program Cost Estimates

Fee

Cost

Total Cost (4 semesters)

Total Cost (8 semesters)

Instructional Fees (Tuition)

$722.50/credit$5780 for 8+ credits *

When taking 8 or more credits per semester a flat rate for tuition and some fees is applied.

$19,507.50

$21,675

General Fee

$23/credit$184 for 8+ credits *

When taking 8 or more credits per semester a flat rate for tuition and some fees is applied.

$621

$690

Non-Resident Surcharge

$5/semester (non-Ohio residents only)

$20 (non-Ohio residents only)

$40 (non-Ohio residents only)

Additional Program Costs

fee

Cost

TOTAL COST (4 SEMESTERS)

TOTAL COST (8 SEMESTERS)

Textbook/Course Materials

$50-75 avg. per course (varies by course)

$750 (may vary)

$750 (may vary)

Total Cost Estimates

Residency

Total Cost (4 semesters)

Total Cost (8 semesters)

Ohio Residents

$21,128.50

$22,365

Non-Ohio Residents

$21,148.50

$22,405

The total program costs are estimates and are not final or binding. Program costs are based on standard fees, but fees may vary based on the actual classes taken. The Ohio State University disclaims any liability arising from the use of or reliance upon these program cost estimates by any person. Program costs are subject to change without notice.

Important Notes about Distance Tuition:

Distance education is defined as those courses that are 100% distance (with no scheduled in-classroom or on-site activities). These courses are identified by the “DL” designation. All students enrolled exclusively in distance education programs/courses will be assessed the Ohio resident tuition rate.

If you have any in-person (P), hybrid (H), or distance enhanced (DH) courses in addition to distance education classes, all regular fees and nonresident/international tuition will be assessed.

A distance education administration surcharge of $100 per student per term is charged for any student who is enrolled for only courses tagged as distance education courses. Non-resident and international students enrolled in exclusively distance education courses will have the non-resident surcharge assessed at $5, resulting in the $105 total for the distance education administration surcharge waiving the regular non-resident fee. Site-based fees (e.g. COTA Fee, Recreation Center Fee and the Ohio Union Fee) will also be waived for students enrolled in all distance education courses. The revenue generated from this fee will fund 24/7 distance education support.